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Blacksmith Lessons with PICTURES!

This past weekend I took a beginner’s course in blacksmithing at the Touchstone Center for Crafts. It was great! ^_^ The first evening was a simple meet and greet with our teacher, other students, and some of Touchstone’s staff. Jodi Best, our teacher, also gave a tour of the forge and a basic overview of [...]

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Leveling Up! Also, a Video

I know I told a lot of you at Tekko this, but in case you weren’t there… I’m taking BLACKSMITHING LESSONS next weekend! WOOT! *dances* As much as I love jewelry, I learned to make chainmaile so that I could make armor. Once I get the hang of smithing (and an anvil), I’ll offer riveted [...]